The nation's biggest crime has small consequences [LUBBOCK, TX]

Identity Theft
By Stacia Willson

It is said that every 79 seconds, a thief steals someone's identity, opens accounts in the victim's name and goes on a buying spree. But it seems that the nation's biggest crime has small consequesnces.

It's identity theft and it is an issue that deals with a number of variables. Anytime you carry someone else's personal identification, whether it's a driver's licence or check book, police can actually charge you with identity theft.

Now college students are known for passing around I.D.'s to get into bars. But what many don't know is that they can get the same type of lawful punishment for just having another I.D. on them.

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